Catch-22 (page 2 of 13)

The movie "Catch-22", directed by Mike Nichols. Based on the novel by Joseph Heller. Seen here, Art Garfunkel (as Nately).  Theatrical release, June 24, 1970. Screen capture. Paramount Pictures. Courtesy: Pyxurz

The movie "Catch-22", directed by Mike Nichols. Based on the novel by Joseph Heller. Seen here, Bob Balaban (as Orr), giving the thumbs up before takeoff.  Some background about Orr, (in a conversation with Yossarian) from Chapter 28 – Dobbs. Orr says, "I guess I'm just about the best pilot around now when it comes to ditching or making crash landings. It would be good practice for you." / "Good practice for what?" / "Good practice in case you ever have to ditch or make a crash landing. Tee-hee-hee."  Theatrical release, June 24, 1970. Screen capture. Paramount Pictures. Courtesy: Pyxurz

The movie "Catch-22", directed by Mike Nichols. Based on the novel by Joseph Heller. Seen here, Martin Sheen (as Dobbs), giving the thumbs up before takeoff.  As per Chapter 22 - Milo the Mayor, 'Dobbs was the worst pilot in the world and knew it, a shattered wreck of a virile young man who was continually striving to convince his superiors that he was no longer fit to pilot a plane. None of his superiors would listen, (...)'  Theatrical release, June 24, 1970. Screen capture. Paramount Pictures. Courtesy: Pyxurz

The movie "Catch-22", directed by Mike Nichols. Based on the novel by Joseph Heller. Seen here, left to right, Martin Balsam (as Colonel Cathcart) and Richard Benjamin (as Major Danby).  Cathcart gives a 'thumbs up to go' signal to the B-25 bomber pilots. Theatrical release, June 24, 1970. Screen capture. Paramount Pictures. Courtesy: Pyxurz

The movie "Catch-22", directed by Mike Nichols. Based on the novel by Joseph Heller. Seen here, left to right, Richard Benjamin (as Major Danby) and Martin Balsam (as Colonel Cathcart).  Theatrical release, June 24, 1970. Screen capture. Paramount Pictures. Courtesy: Pyxurz

The movie "Catch-22", directed by Mike Nichols. Based on the novel by Joseph Heller. Seen here, B-25 J Mitchell bomber planes on a runway. Theatrical release, June 24, 1970. Screen capture. Paramount Pictures. Courtesy: Pyxurz

The movie "Catch-22", directed by Mike Nichols. Based on the novel by Joseph Heller. Seen here, left to right, Martin Balsam (as Colonel Cathcart); Buck Henry (as Colonel Korn) and Richard Benjamin (as Major Danby, in background).  Theatrical release, June 24, 1970. Screen capture. Paramount Pictures. Courtesy: Pyxurz

The movie "Catch-22", directed by Mike Nichols. Based on the novel by Joseph Heller. Seen here, Richard Benjamin (as Major Danby).  Theatrical release, June 24, 1970. Screen capture. Paramount Pictures. Courtesy: Pyxurz

The movie "Catch-22", directed by Mike Nichols. Based on the novel by Joseph Heller. Seen here, left to right, Jack Gilford (as Doc Daneeka) and Alan Arkin (as Captain Yossarian).  Yossarian begins to understand the convoluted reasoning. From Chapter 5 - Chief White Halfoat, ' "You mean there’s a catch?" / "Sure there's a catch," Doc Daneeka replied. "Catch-22. Anyone who wants to get out of combat duty isn't really crazy." (...) "That's some catch, that Catch-22," he observed. / "It's the best there is," Doc Daneeka agreed.'  Theatrical release, June 24, 1970. Screen capture. Paramount Pictures. Courtesy: Pyxurz

The movie "Catch-22", directed by Mike Nichols. Based on the novel by Joseph Heller. Seen here, left to right, Jack Gilford (as Doc Daneeka) and Alan Arkin (as Captain Yossarian).  Yossarian tries to grasp the logic. From Chapter 5 - Chief White Halfoat, 'Yossarian looked at him soberly and tried another approach. "Is Orr crazy?" / "He sure is," Doc Daneeka said. / "Can you ground him?" / "I sure can. But first he has to ask me to. That's part of the rule." / "Then why doesn't he ask you to?" / "Because he's crazy," Doc Daneeka said.'   Theatrical release, June 24, 1970. Screen capture. Paramount Pictures. Courtesy: Pyxurz